Unit 7, SDEV 101: Unit 7, SDEV 101: SSelf Managementelf Management

(Part 1)(Part 1)

What is a Habit?What is a Habit?

Defining a Habit: Defining a Habit:

AA habit can be considered “a rule habit can be considered “a rule followed over time.”followed over time.”

Bad Habits = self defeatingBad Habits = self defeating Good Habits = growth and successGood Habits = growth and success

Changing HabitsChanging Habits Success HabitsSuccess Habits

– Affirmation every dayAffirmation every day– Quote - post in room -- Quote - post in room --

“excuses or results”“excuses or results”– Follow up after class -- right Follow up after class -- right

away -- writeaway -- write– Stay on target -- ask, clarify, Stay on target -- ask, clarify,

check understanding, active check understanding, active listeninglistening

– Routine - prepare for school Routine - prepare for school -- “get in groove”-- “get in groove”

– Consistent bedtimeConsistent bedtime– Down time at end of the dayDown time at end of the day– Focus on children – Focus on children –

remember why you are doing remember why you are doing this (inspiration)this (inspiration)

– Homework 30 minutes per Homework 30 minutes per dayday

Self-Defeating HabitsSelf-Defeating Habits– Play video gamesPlay video games– Organize music files - right Organize music files - right

music for homeworkmusic for homework– Partying Partying – Stay up late to watch TVStay up late to watch TV– Wandering mind – off focus – Wandering mind – off focus –

distracted distracted – Not having regular sleep patternsNot having regular sleep patterns

New habits that would benefit New habits that would benefit you you – Checking calendar regularlyChecking calendar regularly– Better planningBetter planning– Consistent place to put thingsConsistent place to put things– ONE place for calendarONE place for calendar– Use small notebooks for each Use small notebooks for each

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ProcrastinationProcrastinationTop Ten Reasons You Shouldn’t Procrastinate (from real college students)

Procrastinating. . .

• To finish homework means you a have greater chance of having computer problems . . • Means your car wouldn’t start in the cold weather and you missed class – you meant to have it serviced, but you didn’t have time.• The friend or loved one you really needed to speak to isn’t there anymore.• You’re 47 years old and just now taking College 101. • To take birth control pills results in a visit from the stork 9 months later!• To buy a birthday gift means saying “I forgot your gift at home.”• To pay a credit card bill means a late fee and higher interest rate.• Means I would have that really “hot girl’s’” number right now instead of my brother.• To buy groceries means a higher bill for take-out food.• Means you get to work late and miss requesting certain days off.

Procrastination ProfilesProcrastination ProfilesWhat is your style?What is your style?

The PerfectionistThe Perfectionist

The DreamerThe Dreamer

The WorrierThe Worrier

The DefierThe Defier

The Crisis MakerThe Crisis Maker

The OverdoerThe Overdoer